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Bridging for Environmental Justice across Space and Time: Cambodia and the US South

NonProfit Quarterly

3 Built on the Sesan River, the dam was part of the Chinese government’s “Belt and Road Initiative,” which sought to expand its “foreign policy interests.” 4 The Cambodian government’s stated aim is for the dam to provide enough energy to stop power outages and further develop the country.

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Limited Equity Housing Cooperatives: Why They’re a Solution for Our Times

NonProfit Quarterly

Members of a housing cooperative have joint control over the governance of common areas like green spaces and playgrounds, and in the US, owners of a share in a co-op are entitled to the same tax deductions as homeowners. In the United States, when the size of a LEHC is above 20 units, it usually requires a professional management company.

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From Gig Work to Good Work: How Workforce Policy Can Support Gig Workers

NonProfit Quarterly

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. For one, directly or indirectly, the government is usually the biggest employer of flexible labor in any area.

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How Boundaries Can Motivate You

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

This spring, I spent several weekends building firm borders around several of the beds in the garden, and constructing some new ones, all with very clear boundaries. Think about what governs your time and the tools that you use to manage it. But this year is different, for one reason: Boundaries. . Are you calendar driven?

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Move, Stay, or Pivot? Uncertain Times Make Career Choices Different For Many

Fundraising Leadership

How that plays out for leaders, managers, and colleagues on different career trajectories, industries, and levels of progress on a management ladder varies widely. The Department of Government Efficiency actions have resulted in in more than 30,000 layoffs of federal employees, with more in the future across many different fields.

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What is the Secret to Successful Grant Writing?

Blue Avocado

Understand the requirements for each application and the unique aspects of each foundation and government funder. Share your drafts to get constructive feedback. Finally, starting early and staying organized will help you manage the workload and reduce stress as deadlines approach. Start working on your narrative early.

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Policies for Housing With Heart

Stanford Social Innovation Review

For example, 570 Washington Street, currently in construction in New York City’s West Village, will be one of the first affordable senior communities designed for grandfamilies, grandparents raising grandchildren. The cooperative development is self-managed by residents, who focus on providing social programs to activate the community.